Shadow ministers criticise 'drip, drip, drip' of reductions at THE debate, Melanie Newman writesThe thorny issues of university funding cuts and their impact on the student experience were thrashed...
Sheffield drops disciplinary action over conference submission and opts for review. Zoë Corbyn reports
Union calls for job protection as Sheffield moots potential cost-cutting moves. John Morgan reports
A controversial element is to be axed from proposed guidelines aimed at clarifying the relationship between independent scientific advisers and the Government.A first draft of the document, which was...
Funding cutsUnion supports administratorsThe UK's largest public sector trade union has warned that cutting administration jobs should not be seen as a pain-free option by universities seeking to...
Personal bias raises questions over use of lists to judge academic excellence. Hannah Fearn reports
United StatesScientists go to WashingtonRepresentatives of leading research universities have visited Capitol Hill to plead their case for more federal funding to rebuild neglected science facilities...
Liberal-arts bodies echo Oxbridge's buildings, teaching and traditions. Jon Marcus reports
The academy should be brave enough to seek donations directly from individuals, rather than relying on the fruits of state coercion, says James Stanfield
What do lawyers and Dracula have in common? Gary Day finds little to intrigue beyond the grave
The red peril - What bureaucracy really costs the academy
Massive turnout backs UCU move to combat job cuts. John Morgan reports
UCU cites Crossrail arrangement as evidence that plan could work. Hannah Fearn reports
Gove says move will prevent devaluation of qualification. Melanie Newman writes
AoC considers options as cuts and cap on student numbers threaten degree provision. Hannah Fearn reports